Description

This program will explore recent improvements in the understanding and treatment of sepsis, with an emphasis on early identification, evidence-based interventions, and implementation of protocols within the hospital ― from the ED to the floor to the ICU. The presentation includes updates from the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, as well as recent studies addressing the management of severe sepsis.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Define sepsis and describe its epidemiology.

Describe the role of the nurse in the identification and assessment of the patient in severe sepsis and septic shock.

Identify the evidence-based interventions for managing patients with severe sepsis.

Continuing Nursing Education Credit

0.5 contact hours of CNE credit available (Synergy category A)

Free to AACN members ($5 fee for nonmembers)

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About the Presenter

Thomas S. Ahrens, RN, PhD, FAAN

A research scientist at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Dr. Thomas Ahrens has published extensively, authoring five books and more than 50 papers.

His professional endeavors include developing clinical education for nursing, respiratory therapy and physician websites. A strong advocate for hospitalized families, he designs communication programs that aid clinicians in discussions with families, ultimately improving patient outcomes and cost control.

A former AACN representative to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, Dr. Ahrens is a recipient of AACN’s “Flame of Excellence” award, as well as the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s (SCCM) Presidential Citation.

Maximizing the Value of the Webinar

Invite others to participate.

Group participation is strongly encouraged.

Consider structuring a "lunch and learn" session and invite colleagues to attend.

Debrief the lessons learned.

Set aside time at the end of the webinar to discuss key takeaways and how they apply to your group or organization.

Download handouts and tools.

Take advantage of customized implementation tools designed to support you and your unit with implementing changes.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

AACN has been approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the State Boards of Nursing of Alabama (#ABNP0062), California (#01036) and Louisiana (#LSBN12).

AACN programming meets the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education contact hours for relicensure.

AACN recommends consulting with the state board or credentialing organization before submitting CE to fulfill continuing education requirements.

Non-Endorsement of Products Statement

Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by AACN or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.

Successful Completion

Learners must view the entire webinar and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded 0.5 contact hours of CNE credit (Synergy Category A).

Enduring Educational Activities

In accordance with ANCC guidelines, the contact hours for this educational activity are due for renewal on May 9, 2016.

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